Happy Birthday BFF!!

Okay....this party was on Dec. 16th and I am just NOW blogging about it. I am running behind as always people....


So, it was my BFF, Lori's, 30th birthday party disguised as a "holiday party". She and her hubby Heath kindly opened their home to all of her sweet friends! Everyone brought Lori a gift because we knew what was up!! ha! Lori just didn't want to celebrate the big 3 - 0. It was so fun to get together and celebrate her! The party was so adorable! I contributed some props for us to take some pics.

The birthday girl!

Friendship Tea.....delish!

This girl is seriously one of the most selfless, giving, joyful and GENUINE people I know. I have never been greeted by her with anything less than a hug and a smile. I appreciate everything about her spirit. Our husbands both travel a LOT, so we completely connect on that level. She has spent many nights with me and has become like a sister to me. She absolutely deserves all good things that come her way!!! The best part is that is LOVES my little Amara probably just as much as I do. She has more pic of her on her phone than me ;)

Stupidity at its best!

Don't be Tardy for the Party....

 So, I am realizing that I have NEVER posted any pics of my amazing baby shower on here!?! This post will give me a chance to do just that. Amara got invited to her very first birthday party!!! It was for her BFF, Ari! He turned ONE on 11.11.11, and his party is totally blog worthy, so I had to share.

Leah, Ari's mommy, rolled out the red carpet for her little man. There was a black, white and red theme, and Leah made the whole party happen on a dime! I knew that I would be blown away when I walked in because I know Leah. Below are some pics of my shower that she took part in hosting. You will notice very quickly that she is gifted when it comes to throwing an amazing soiree.

The hosts with the mosts!!!

NOW.....onto Ari's bash.......

A picture for every month of Ari's first year in his  glider....stole that idea for Amara. It really is a good way to see how they grow! I loved going back and looking at these!

The birthday boy with mom and dad...

The whole gang!

The backdrop for the photo booth were curtains I made a few years ago. They worked perfectly!
It was my tiny contribution :)

Last, but certainly not least.....Amara in her party outfit. Tutu with leggings and a dog w/ a cupcake on its head on her shirt. Compliments of babyGap!

Such a FABULOUS party!  It makes me super excited to plan Amara's first bash, but sad to see how quickly time flies. It feels like Ari just entered the world.....crazy!!